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"did a little math" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used as a verb phrase to describe the act of performing a small amount of mathematical calculations. Example: - "I did a little math and realized we have enough money to buy the new car." - "She did a little math to figure out the square footage of her new apartment." - "He did a little math to double-check his budget before making a big purchase."
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But Kennedy did a little math.
He did a little math on a piece of paper.
Thankfully, I did a little math before heading out.
Wall Street Roulette BusinessWeek did a little math on the 25 hottest offerings of 2010 and 2011.
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The Palm Pre Touchstone got raked over coals when it first launched after someone did a little math and discovered the massive mark-up that the $70 accessory carried.
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